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Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) — Clearview AI
May 10, 2023 · Austria
The Austrian DSB found Clearview AI in violation of GDPR for unlawfully processing biometric data (facial recognition) of an individual without a legal basis, infringing on privacy rights, and ordered the company to erase the complainant's data and designate an EU representative.
Key takeaway — how to prevent this
Biometric data (faces, iris, fingerprints) needs an explicit lawful basis or consent. Scraping or capturing it without one is unlawful across the EU/UK and many US states (e.g. Illinois BIPA) — and draws the largest fines.
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